I just moved to NC from the NE and I love it, the weather is fantastic and everyone is so nice. The main reason we moved is because we want to start a family and not struggle like we would up north. I love it here
Raleigh has changed so much...love my home but its really sad to see that the people that have lived here there entire lives are being forced out because the cost of living has gotten so out of control its unreal its like there trying to make this the "new north" I'm all for change but don't forget about the people that made Raleigh... even the outskirts of Raleigh are becoming unreal to live its really sad.. a lot of people that are moving into the area need to know this information what its doing to the people that actually "born and raised here"...the cost of 3 bedroom homes are like 400,000 now😕 I love North Carolina but we have got to do better for the people that were here
I totally concur - Regular working class folks are simply not thought of at all which is actually quite worse than being purposely excluded. It's been happening in all of the mid to large cities all over our country for quite some time now.
We built a home in NE Raleigh 5 years ago. Our house is now valued at about 140% what we built it for. Homes in our neighborhood are selling for higher than asking price due to bidding wars. Raleigh is growing so fast!
I’ve lived here for 10 years now. I don’t know where anything is accept Downtown unless I have my GPS/Maps and with all of the build ups for roads it’s confusing. Wegmans is the best . Those $106k are now almost $200k
Raleigh has nice parks throughout the city,not just north Raleigh. The greenway connects the entire city and connects to surrounding towns. There's Anderson Point park in "northeast" raleigh that the river runs through as well as a kayak access point in southeast Raleigh that is quite popular. There is an entire book of parks and recreation centers that in non covid times offer an incredible array of classes for age toddler into seniors.
What I don't understand is that the entire tech industry is there and they always talk about the green new deal and the 21st century, yet public transportation is supposedly horrible there. You would think that in a region that grows as much as this one they would be more forward looking. Once you have less cars it creates a lot of space you didn't even know existed before.
@@luperamos7307 they've done studies into building a light rail system. The first proposed system excluded areas that would be included now because of gentrification and the second no came after it was found that the system could/would prove detrimental to certain structures in and around the Duke University campus area if I remember correctly. Haven't heard anything about it for years since.
Raleigh & the outskirts (Rolesville, Wake Forest, etc) Is fast becoming a gentrified small city. So many people have moved here from big cities while things were super affordable over the last few years but the job market rates didn't match. Now everything has gone up with investors buying old & rebuilding then charging outrageous prices for rental houses & new apartments. Now the housing market does not match the locals average job market rates as folks moving to the area are happy to grab a 400k home meanwhile folks born here can no longer afford to find decent housing at an affordable price... the average price of a two bed / two bath apartment is at a minimum more than $1,300 & houses are 300k & up! When a older home in the 200k range goes on the market you must be ready to buy that day or lose it. For a single person or single parent it's damn near impossible to live here anymore and It's just wrong! Gentrification is real and people around the nation wonder why the homeless are homeless. You can't live where there are no good paying jobs and who wants to work & have every dollar go to housing and food. It's not how life in these United States should be. I'm literally watching gentrification & hopelessness happen every day & there is no help for so many people. It's just not right 😕
Rolesville and wake forest isn’t really being gentrified as much as it’s just being developed rapidly. Especially rolesville. There’s basically nothing in rolesville besides subdivisions and new apartment complexes. The old wake forest area is definitely undergoing gentrification in certain areas but the majority of Wf is just a rapid over development. Places that were once woods are now apartment buildings and middle classes subdivisions
@@kanyewestbank9677 @jeff jefferson I respect what you're saying, being developed rapidly mostly by investors... These new developments are building apartments & houses that the current/existing residents 🙋🏽♀️can't afford. This is exactly what gentrification is. Gentrification has the power to displace low or lower-income families or, more often, prevent low / lower-income families or people from moving into previously affordable neighborhoods. Bringing people from more expensive states /cities with higher paying jobs who gladly buys these properties as a deal while the locals are priced out. In my opinion, when this is happening most people don't recognize it as gentrification until it's to late. That's what's happening today. I live in an older apartment building, we all work decent jobs. None of us can really comfortably afford the newer places that's offering smaller units for hundreds more per month. Homes are out of the question as the prices have doubled in recent years. It's just not right.
Been here in Raleigh 3 years now, and I must say I LOVE it here, Im in North/NE Raleigh because of the school I go to (Wakefield area). I’ve been to a bunch of these different parts of Raleigh but my favorites are definitely within downtown and the nature reserves here!
I think my favorite area is north east Raleigh and east of downtown. I would like to live east of downtown too expensive so we moved to Wendell. Still expensive but we found a good deal on new construction last year. Good luck finding a home in Raleigh it’s crazy right now
I would like to live in an old neighborhood, walkable to everything, somewhere where I could live car free. Where would this ideal neighborhood be in Raleigh? All I need is a tiny apt/studio.
Where would be the best place for a family with small kids to live close to Raleigh, we would need 5+ acres don’t mind driving 30-45 mins to work or to closest restaurant, also need good schools thanks
For schools look at websites like greatschools.org. As far as acreage... it entirely depends on your budget. Generally to get 5+ acres you are needing to look at the outskirts of the Triangle. Areas within 30-45 min or Raleigh are Zebulon, Wendell, Clayton, Garner, Fuquay, Angier, Holly Springs, Pittsboro. You can also find lots that large in the South part of Raleigh and the North part of Durham/Hillsborough.
You’re videos are great - you do a fantastic job. That said, I just moved here from Charlotte, and Raleigh is waaaaay overpriced. You can buy a very nice 2500sqft home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 5 minutes from the beach for these median prices. I just don’t get it 🤷🏼♂️ However, I still feel that Charlotte is undervalued, but not for long. Prices are ticking up quickly, and have been for the past several years as they do a far better job of keeping it clean, and what type of growth they have in Charlotte.
Thanks for the comment! Both Raleigh and Charlotte have a lot of people wanting to move as well as investors seeing the potential which has been making housing costs in both cities rise quickly!
Moving to North Carolina from out of state and going to be renting in the Riverwalk community in Northeast Raleigh. Would this be considered safe? Hard to know moving from out of state sight unseen.
I'm curious about public school districts! My husband and I are looking at North Carolina (currently in Fort Worth, TX) and this is the biggest priority of ours. Do you have thoughts on k-12 schooling and areas in relation to housing? We want a minimum of .25 acres. Land is a big reason we want out of texas believe it or not
Because we are realtors, due to fair housing laws, we can't provide information about schools. However, you can find a lot of information about schools on GreatSchools.org and niche.com where you can find millions of independent reviews and government data. You can still get a decent sized lot here (.25 acres+), especially in the surrounding suburbs of Raleigh, depending on what type of home you're looking for, budget, and location. If you want to send us an email to info@themortongroup.com we are happy to provide more info! Thanks so much for watching!
Hello, we’re planning to move to Raleigh in a few months, what’s the best and safest area to raise a family, I have the same question for Cary, I have seen tons of RUclips videos, I still have a lot of questions of what side of town will be best for my family, I have kids going to preschool and middle school
Try checking out review websites like niche.com, look up data on the local government websites, also try joining local FB groups and ask around online to figure out what areas you think will be a good fit. Unfortunately we are not able to give info or advice about safety or specific areas due to fair housing laws because we offer our real estate services through our channel. Good luck and let us know if you have any other questions.
Moved to Portland OR from South Africa 4 years ago. Hubby and I both work professional jobs (I work a pvt part time job on top of my full time job) and we still are unable to put away much savings. We pay $1800 pm for an old very small 2bdr townhouse in a middle class neighborhood! Everything is silly expensive. We were looking at making a move to Raleigh later this year with the hope of cheaper cost of living, nicer people and the heat/sunshine that we are accustomed to but now I wonder if it is just turning into another Portland. Is the housing market any better in Durham or is it very much the same?
With what you're paying now, you can definitely get more in Raleigh, however that is really dependent on location. $1800/month mortgage can definitely get you into a nice detached home here. The cost of housing has been going up fast over the past few years, but it's still a lot less than other areas in the country. Durham is similar to Raleigh, some areas are more expensive some are less. You'll definitely find a lot of nice people here and plenty of sunshine. Let us know if we can help you! info@themortongroup.com
I lived in Raleigh and Wake Forest from 1996 to 2013. I went back to live there for 8 months last year. It has literally become a liberal/communist cesspool!
I just moved to NC from the NE and I love it, the weather is fantastic and everyone is so nice. The main reason we moved is because we want to start a family and not struggle like we would up north. I love it here
Glad you like it!
I've lived in Raleigh for 20 some years and these videos are great information for people thinking about moving to the area.
Thank you! Really appreciate it
Raleigh has changed so much...love my home but its really sad to see that the people that have lived here there entire lives are being forced out because the cost of living has gotten so out of control its unreal its like there trying to make this the "new north" I'm all for change but don't forget about the people that made Raleigh... even the outskirts of Raleigh are becoming unreal to live its really sad.. a lot of people that are moving into the area need to know this information what its doing to the people that actually "born and raised here"...the cost of 3 bedroom homes are like 400,000 now😕 I love North Carolina but we have got to do better for the people that were here
Thanks for your comment and for sharing your perspective. You've given us some good ideas that we will put in a future video.
The Raleigh area doesn’t wanna be known as a shithole. No offense lol
Raleigh and the state sold itself out for everyone to come in. They did 5is at the expense of itself
I totally concur - Regular working class folks are simply not thought of at all which is actually quite worse than being purposely excluded. It's been happening in all of the mid to large cities all over our country for quite some time now.
We built a home in NE Raleigh 5 years ago. Our house is now valued at about 140% what we built it for. Homes in our neighborhood are selling for higher than asking price due to bidding wars. Raleigh is growing so fast!
Yes, we are seeing the same thing with our clients. There is definitely an art to buying and selling a home today. Thanks for watching!
I’ve lived here for 10 years now. I don’t know where anything is accept Downtown unless I have my GPS/Maps and with all of the build ups for roads it’s confusing. Wegmans is the best . Those $106k are now almost $200k
Raleigh has nice parks throughout the city,not just north Raleigh. The greenway connects the entire city and connects to surrounding towns. There's Anderson Point park in "northeast" raleigh that the river runs through as well as a kayak access point in southeast Raleigh that is quite popular. There is an entire book of parks and recreation centers that in non covid times offer an incredible array of classes for age toddler into seniors.
Hey where can I grab this book? Thank you.
What I don't understand is that the entire tech industry is there and they always talk about the green new deal and the 21st century, yet public transportation is supposedly horrible there. You would think that in a region that grows as much as this one they would be more forward looking. Once you have less cars it creates a lot of space you didn't even know existed before.
@@KHKH-zp7cq little late,but every park and rec center in the city has the "Leisure Ledger" .
@@luperamos7307 they've done studies into building a light rail system. The first proposed system excluded areas that would be included now because of gentrification and the second no came after it was found that the system could/would prove detrimental to certain structures in and around the Duke University campus area if I remember correctly. Haven't heard anything about it for years since.
Thank you for the information! You’re really knowledgeable.
Thank you so much! Happy to help!
Raleigh & the outskirts (Rolesville, Wake Forest, etc) Is fast becoming a gentrified small city. So many people have moved here from big cities while things were super affordable over the last few years but the job market rates didn't match. Now everything has gone up with investors buying old & rebuilding then charging outrageous prices for rental houses & new apartments. Now the housing market does not match the locals average job market rates as folks moving to the area are happy to grab a 400k home meanwhile folks born here can no longer afford to find decent housing at an affordable price... the average price of a two bed / two bath apartment is at a minimum more than $1,300 & houses are 300k & up! When a older home in the 200k range goes on the market you must be ready to buy that day or lose it. For a single person or single parent it's damn near impossible to live here anymore and It's just wrong! Gentrification is real and people around the nation wonder why the homeless are homeless. You can't live where there are no good paying jobs and who wants to work & have every dollar go to housing and food. It's not how life in these United States should be. I'm literally watching gentrification & hopelessness happen every day & there is no help for so many people. It's just not right 😕
Couldn't have said this better 👏 👌 💯...a lot has just change and not for the good of the people that live here its like we are being forced out😕
I totally agree, just moved out because of those same reasons.
Rolesville and wake forest isn’t really being gentrified as much as it’s just being developed rapidly. Especially rolesville. There’s basically nothing in rolesville besides subdivisions and new apartment complexes. The old wake forest area is definitely undergoing gentrification in certain areas but the majority of Wf is just a rapid over development. Places that were once woods are now apartment buildings and middle classes subdivisions
@@kanyewestbank9677 @jeff jefferson I respect what you're saying, being developed rapidly mostly by investors... These new developments are building apartments & houses that the current/existing residents 🙋🏽♀️can't afford. This is exactly what gentrification is. Gentrification has the power to displace low or lower-income families or, more often, prevent low / lower-income families or people from moving into previously affordable neighborhoods. Bringing people from more expensive states /cities with higher paying jobs who gladly buys these properties as a deal while the locals are priced out. In my opinion, when this is happening most people don't recognize it as gentrification until it's to late. That's what's happening today. I live in an older apartment building, we all work decent jobs. None of us can really comfortably afford the newer places that's offering smaller units for hundreds more per month. Homes are out of the question as the prices have doubled in recent years. It's just not right.
I agree, look no further than your "liberal"/communist politicians via George Soros.
Been here in Raleigh 3 years now, and I must say I LOVE it here, Im in North/NE Raleigh because of the school I go to (Wakefield area). I’ve been to a bunch of these different parts of Raleigh but my favorites are definitely within downtown and the nature reserves here!
Thanks for sharing!
I live in north Raleigh, I love it. I've lived all over Raleigh. North is the best!!!!! Try it!
North Raleigh is awesome! Lots to do
I think my favorite area is north east Raleigh and east of downtown. I would like to live east of downtown too expensive so we moved to Wendell. Still expensive but we found a good deal on new construction last year. Good luck finding a home in Raleigh it’s crazy right now
Wendell is really nice and actually quite convenient to Downtown Raleigh. Glad you like it there.
Great run through. Straight to the point. Thanks.
Thank you for watching!
My son is in Charlotte and loves it. I’m in CT and want to move down there. My daughter and I may go to Raleigh. Is that a good idea?
I love these videos so helpful. Do you have any videos on best places to rent apartments/condos/townhouses for singles relocating to the area?
Thank you! We haven’t done any videos on rentals because we don’t have much experience with them unfortunately.
5:48 "Falls of Neuse" He's showing his hand. True locals always say, "Falls of the Neuse" regardless of the official name.
You got me. I've only lived here since 1986.
The super locals call it Falls.
Hi Chris, Thank you for the information. Are there any bad areas in Raleigh we should avoid?
That is information we choose to stay out of due to fair housing laws. You can find data and statistics on government websites that may assist you.
Muito bom o vídeo..
Na região de Raleigh, esta localizado a empresa do Grup Ajinomoto, onde que aqui no Brazil sou colaborado.
Where is Duke Raleigh Hosoital located? Which part of Raleigh District?
I would like to live in an old neighborhood, walkable to everything, somewhere where I could live car free. Where would this ideal neighborhood be in Raleigh? All I need is a tiny apt/studio.
The only place you can really live car free in Raleigh is downtown which is all older neighborhoods.
Where would be the best place for a family with small kids to live close to Raleigh, we would need 5+ acres don’t mind driving 30-45 mins to work or to closest restaurant, also need good schools thanks
For schools look at websites like greatschools.org. As far as acreage... it entirely depends on your budget. Generally to get 5+ acres you are needing to look at the outskirts of the Triangle. Areas within 30-45 min or Raleigh are Zebulon, Wendell, Clayton, Garner, Fuquay, Angier, Holly Springs, Pittsboro. You can also find lots that large in the South part of Raleigh and the North part of Durham/Hillsborough.
What are the zip codes for each section of Raleigh?
Starts with 27601 and goes to 27615 (I think )
Thanks great video
Glad you enjoyed it
You’re videos are great - you do a fantastic job. That said, I just moved here from Charlotte, and Raleigh is waaaaay overpriced. You can buy a very nice 2500sqft home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 5 minutes from the beach for these median prices. I just don’t get it 🤷🏼♂️
However, I still feel that Charlotte is undervalued, but not for long. Prices are ticking up quickly, and have been for the past several years as they do a far better job of keeping it clean, and what type of growth they have in Charlotte.
Thanks for the comment! Both Raleigh and Charlotte have a lot of people wanting to move as well as investors seeing the potential which has been making housing costs in both cities rise quickly!
Can you do a video on what rents buy in the triangle area?
We'll add it to the list!
Great help
Thank you
Moving to North Carolina from out of state and going to be renting in the Riverwalk community in Northeast Raleigh. Would this be considered safe? Hard to know moving from out of state sight unseen.
For safety info, the best way is to look at government websites, crime stats, crime maps, etc.
I am about to take a job at NCCU in Durham NC. I think I want to live in Raleigh, what part of Raleigh should I stay in?
Completely depends on what you’re looking for. For less time commuting, you’re better off in the North West part.
@@LivinginRaleighTV yes At most 25 minute commute is what I would want without traffic. With traffic it will be fine if it is over that.
Then probably NW or N or W Raleigh. For even shorter commutes consider Durham and Morrisville and North Cary.
I'm curious about public school districts! My husband and I are looking at North Carolina (currently in Fort Worth, TX) and this is the biggest priority of ours. Do you have thoughts on k-12 schooling and areas in relation to housing? We want a minimum of .25 acres. Land is a big reason we want out of texas believe it or not
Because we are realtors, due to fair housing laws, we can't provide information about schools. However, you can find a lot of information about schools on GreatSchools.org and niche.com where you can find millions of independent reviews and government data. You can still get a decent sized lot here (.25 acres+), especially in the surrounding suburbs of Raleigh, depending on what type of home you're looking for, budget, and location. If you want to send us an email to info@themortongroup.com we are happy to provide more info! Thanks so much for watching!
West Raleigh, Cary, or Apex. Pittsboro if you mind a drive to work.
Hello, we’re planning to move to Raleigh in a few months, what’s the best and safest area to raise a family, I have the same question for Cary, I have seen tons of RUclips videos, I still have a lot of questions of what side of town will be best for my family, I have kids going to preschool and middle school
Try checking out review websites like niche.com, look up data on the local government websites, also try joining local FB groups and ask around online to figure out what areas you think will be a good fit. Unfortunately we are not able to give info or advice about safety or specific areas due to fair housing laws because we offer our real estate services through our channel. Good luck and let us know if you have any other questions.
Thank you I appreciate your help
I’ve lived in Raleigh over 20 years and I think that wherever in Raleigh is pretty safe. Of course downtown Raleigh is probably higher crime.
Great video great Info
Thank you
This is a very accurate video
Thank you!
Would love to know the median prices rather than averages
We just put the current median prices in the video description. Thanks for the idea!
@@LivinginRaleighTV awesome, thanks for the quick response and info!
Happy to help!
Excellent video, thx
Thanks for watching!
Moved to Portland OR from South Africa 4 years ago. Hubby and I both work professional jobs (I work a pvt part time job on top of my full time job) and we still are unable to put away much savings. We pay $1800 pm for an old very small 2bdr townhouse in a middle class neighborhood! Everything is silly expensive. We were looking at making a move to Raleigh later this year with the hope of cheaper cost of living, nicer people and the heat/sunshine that we are accustomed to but now I wonder if it is just turning into another Portland. Is the housing market any better in Durham or is it very much the same?
With what you're paying now, you can definitely get more in Raleigh, however that is really dependent on location. $1800/month mortgage can definitely get you into a nice detached home here. The cost of housing has been going up fast over the past few years, but it's still a lot less than other areas in the country. Durham is similar to Raleigh, some areas are more expensive some are less. You'll definitely find a lot of nice people here and plenty of sunshine. Let us know if we can help you! info@themortongroup.com
Does Raleigh experience a lot of flooding?
Some, but not a lot.
Bubble, I said it!
Ok
How big is Raleigh?
About 480,000 people
Southeast Raleigh is the best
Glad you like!
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I would love to live on fayettvile street
Cool area
So very heloful
Glad to hear
South and east Raleigh is ghetto. Stay away from Rock Quarry Road. In fact, if you're a wypipo, just move to Cary.
I was about to say the same thing.🤣
They really need to clean that area up.
It's not that bad compared to other cities,not even close.
Don't do the Southside like that 😂 we are good ppl
Goode street
What’s the best section for vegans ???
Most of the vegan restaurants are in downtown Raleigh, but you can find options everywhere.
Omg. I’m vegan and looking for friends!!!
Stop telling people to move here , everyone is jacking up the price
WE'RE FULL! we can't take anymore! Lol
It changes everyday... but then main take away... don't do trendy stuff!
Agreed. The design things that have been around 10, 20 years are the safe things to do!
I lived in Raleigh and Wake Forest from 1996 to 2013. I went back to live there for 8 months last year. It has literally become a liberal/communist cesspool!
damn I'm glad I saw this comment cause I was considering moving there.
Sad but true. Even Cary is becoming less conservative.
Sounds perfect!
East Raleigh should be your last resort. Sadly..
Facts.
Average of 650,000 ? 3 million? Oh is that all? Let me go to my Bank for a quick withdrawal no problem at all. (Sarcasm intended)
Too late, we found some loose change in the sofa and snapped that one up ourselves!! (also Sarcasm- haha). Thanks for watching!